Introduction

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Hello Everyone!  My name is Katie Simmons, and I am entering my 4th year at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL.  Next year I will be teaching Geometry, Algebra 2, and Honors Precalculus.  Last year 3 of my classes were 1:1, and I loved the opportunities that it opened for my students.  My favorite tools were Desmos and Google Classroom.  I am excited for next year when our whole school will be one to one.
I am completing this course in order to obtain an Instructional Technology Endorsement and a Master's from St. Francis.  These courses as well as courses I have taken through EdTech have been very helpful by allowing me to practice using various technology tools that I can integrate into my classroom in order to enhance instruction.
Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @nvhs_simmons

Comments

  1. Mr. PJune 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    I look forward to following you on Twitter. It will be interesting to see how the year goes as we implement a 1:1 environment.

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  2. AnonymousJune 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Hi Katie! Do you have separate Twitter accounts for personal and professional purposes? How much do you use your Twitter account for educational reasons - specifically with your students?

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  3. UnknownJune 14, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Katie- So glad that I have you in class to bounce ideas off of (and go to lunch with me!). Great start!

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  4. UnknownJune 14, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Sims -

    I love Desmos. I hope Algebra 2 runs smooth for you guys next year. I am excited to continue my relationships with you guys over the years to enhance my learning with technology in the classroom.

    : )

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  5. Eric BodwellJune 14, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Katie:

    I am excited to see you experimenting with technology in your math classes. I know that can be a challenge with some of the tools we have available. Good luck on the class.

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  6. UnknownJune 14, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Katie! You are definitely the Google guru in our department so I will be leaning on you for support as we transition to 1:1 this upcoming year. I look forward to collaborating with you and working together on the A2 team.

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  7. UnknownJune 15, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Katie, you have such a great head start on the 1:1 classroom. I look forward to picking your brain on what works and doesn't work in the math classroom. I would love to find out more about your experience with twitter. Do you use twitter more for the students or the parents?

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  8. UnknownJune 18, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Katie - your students are lucky to have someone so enthusiastic about math and technology. I think math would be one of the more challenging subjects in which to incorporate technology. Maybe I can learn a little Desmos from you this summer?
    -Tony

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